Trading Post: How to use all those strawberries

Kathryn Rem

Tuesday

Jun 30, 2009 at 12:01 AMJun 30, 2009 at 7:03 PM

When choosing strawberries, look for brightly colored, plump berries that still have the green caps attached.

When choosing strawberries, look for brightly colored, plump berries that still have the green caps attached. Don’t wash them until right before using because water makes them wilt. Store strawberries in a single layer on paper towels in a moisture-proof container in the refrigerator.

They will keep 2 or 3 days.

Here are some strawberry recipes, compliments of Sue Julseth of Springfield, Ill.

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The Trading Post runs every other week and is compiled by Kathryn Rem. Send recipes and recipe requests to the Trading Post, The State Journal-Register, P.O. Box 219, Springfield, IL 62705, fax to 788-1551 or e-mail food@sj-r.com. Please include your name, city and daytime phone number.

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